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Ministry of Science & Technology
Government says, it has launched guidelines on Scientific Social Responsibility , on the lines of Corporate Social Responsibility , on National Technology Day on 11.05.2022
Guidelines seek to harness the latent potential of the scientific community on voluntary basis, strengthening science and society linkages and thereby making S&T ecosystem responsive to societal needs: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today informed that the government has launched guidelines on Scientific Social Responsibility , on the lines of Corporate Social Responsibility , on National Technology Day on 11.05.2022.
In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the SSR guidelines seek to harness the latent potential of the scientific community on voluntary basis, strengthening science and society linkages and thereby making S&T ecosystem responsive to societal needs. He said, the guidelines have provisions to give due weightage to individual SSR activities in performance evaluation of scientists / knowledge workers. The guidelines also include provision of incentivising individual and institutional SSR activities.
The responsibilities of scientists, knowledge-workers and institutions of the country include carrying out SSR activities like delivering lectures in schools and colleges, writing popular science articles in media, sharing of infrastructure and knowledge resources, S&T based empowerment of women and weaker sections of the society by awareness building, training programs, skill development through training and workshops, demonstration of solutions and technologies, etc. The guidelines have the potential to bring scientific and innovative solutions to societal problems, especially for the marginalized sections of society, and imparting thrust to the new initiatives of Government such as Transformation of Aspirational Districts, Make in India, Swachh Bharat and Digital India in achieving inclusive growth and sustainable development towards making India a self-reliant nation .
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Vice President cautions youngsters against addiction to digital devices
Celebrities must come forward to educate youngsters on social evils
(The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called for creating awareness among youngsters on the need to refrain from getting addicted to digital devices like mobile phones.
Interacting with achievers from different fields — writers, educators, social workers, an entrepreneur and a mountaineer in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, he said children and young adults need to be cautioned against constant use of digital devices and over-dependence on the internet. “It will kill creativity and original thinking”, he added.
The Vice President urged celebrities in different fields to take the lead in educating youngsters about various social evils like gender discrimination and drug addiction. They should also be made aware of the adverse effects of climate change and the need to protect nature and water bodies.
He also wanted Indian sports like Kabaddi to be encouraged. Stressing the need for youth to be physical fit, he said COVID-19 has taught the importance of physical fitness. “One can be mentally alert if one is physically fit”, he said.
Shri Naidu also stressed the importance of inculcating an attitude of “sharing and caring” among youngsters. He said “Share and care is the core of Indian philosophy “.
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Brig  B.D. Mishra , Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu and others were present at the event.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority  rolls out Nurse Module of Health Professional Registry under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The National Health Authority  has rolled out the module for nurses on Health Professional Registry under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission . The module for doctors from all systems of medicines and their onboarding is already in place in the Health Professional Registry and now with this nation-wide roll out of the Nurse Module, nurses providing health services across modern and traditional systems of medicine can also enroll on Healthcare Professional Registry. Applications for enrolment in the registry will be verified by the concerned councils. Going forward, NHA plans to enroll more categories of health professionals like Para-medicals, grass-root level community health workers , medical support staff, allied healthcare professionals etc. in the registry.
Health Professional Registry  is a comprehensive repository of all healthcare professionals involved in delivery of healthcare services across both modern and traditional systems of medicine. HPR is a core building block of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission . Through HPR, healthcare professionals can onboard onto India’s digital health ecosystem and connect to patients to healthcare providers or vice versa with last mile coverage. Benefits of HPR include unique and trustable identity, online presence and discoverability along with telemedicine and unified digital services.
A health professional can become part of the HPR by registering on the website https://hpr.abdm.gov.in/ using their Aadhaar card or Driving License.
The National Health Authority  is the apex body of the Government of India leading the implementation for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ABDM in coordination with different ministries/departments of the Government of India, State Governments, and private sector/civil society organizations. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of the Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways. ABDM shall create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide-range of data, information and infrastructure services, duly leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems while ensuring the security, confidentiality and privacy of health-related personal information. NHA also implements the flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana .
Ministry of Defence
LAMP LIGHTING & COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF MILITARY NURSING CADETS
Kolkata, December 28, 2018.
The Lamp Lighting Ceremony of 25 Nursing Cadets of Batch IX and Commissioning Ceremony of Vth Batch Graduates of College of Nursing, Command Hospital  here today. Maj Gen Sanjay Kapoor, MG  HQ  was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Maj Gen Sunil Kant , Brig S Hasnain , Brig JS Sabharwal, Brig  were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Lamp lighting ceremony is a significant event in the life of a student nurse. This ceremony marks the successful completion of initial 3 months of training and donning the nurse’s uniform for the first time symbolizing their readiness to undertake this noble profession. Lamp lighting ceremony is a token of remembrance to the founder of modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. The ceremony symbolizes transference of light of wisdom from the senior nurses to the future generation of nurses pledging to carry forward this noble profession with purity of thoughts and sanctity of profession.
Maj Gen Sanjay Kapoor in his address urged the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to contemplate on the oath “Care with Compassion” they have taken and rededicate themselves to upkeep the high standards set by the Military Nursing Service. He reflected upon the need to stay updated and well informed to meet clientele satisfaction. Lt Romin Abraham secured the highest marks in the final year University examination.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 194.12 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 25,782
- Active cases stand at 0.06%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.73%
- 2,779 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,26,30,852
- 4,518 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 85.29 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,78,059 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Defence
Curtain raiser - Naval Commanders’ Conference 2019/2 
The second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2019 is scheduled at New Delhi from 22 to 24 Oct 19. The conference is the apex level biannual event for interaction between the Naval Commanders for deliberation and formulation of important policy decisions. During the course of three days, the Chief of the Naval Staff, with the Commanders-in-Chief, will review major operational, materiel, logistics, HR, training and administrative activities undertaken during the previous six months and deliberate upon the course to be steered in the ensuing months.
The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri will address the Naval Commanders on the opening day and interact with them. The conference also provides an opportunity for institutionalised interaction of Naval Commanders with senior Government officials to take ahead a number of inter-Ministerial initiatives towards development of a safe and secure maritime environment essential for holistic economic growth of the country.
The deliberations during the Conference will focus on addressing the contemporary security paradigms whilst seeking ways to enhance the combat potential of the Navy and to make the operations more efficient. Accordingly, the theme of discussions will focus on the 'Functional Reorganisation of Indian Navy towards improving Operational Efficiency' and 'Optimal Manning' wherein contemporary issues pertaining to 'operations', maintenance', 'op-logistics', 'data management' and 'improvement of organisational practices' are listed for deliberations. The event also provides an opportunity for the Commanders to undertake detailed review of the performance of weapon/ sensors, readiness of IN platforms.
All future operations would be planned and executed jointly by the three Services and therefore the ways to optimise joint planning structures, Tri-Service Synergy and operational readiness will be deliberated during the interaction with NSA, Chiefs of Indian Army and IAF. Commanders will also review the ongoing naval projects with a focus to enhance indigenisation through 'Make in India'.
The half yearly conference also reviews the developments in the region with a view to assess the way ahead for implementation of initiatives towards the concept of SAGAR  articulated by the Hon'ble PM.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Online Selling of Medicines without Qualification
Sale of drugs in the country is regulated under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 thereunder by the State Licensing Authorities  through a system of licensing and inspection. SLAs are legally empowered to take stringent action against violation of provisions of the Act and Rules
It has been noted that there are certain online portals selling medicines. Some concerns have been raised by certain stakeholders against online sale of medicines. In order to regulate the online sale of medicines comprehensively, the Government has published draft rules vide G.S.R. 817  dated 28th August 2018 for inviting comments from public/stakeholders for amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 for incorporating provisions relating to regulation of sale and distribution of drugs through e-pharmacy.
The draft rules contain provisions for registration of e-pharmacy, periodic inspection of e-pharmacy, procedure for distribution or sale of drugs through e-pharmacy, prohibition of advertisement of drugs through e-pharmacy, complaint redressal mechanism, monitoring of e-pharmacy, etc.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI@50 will inform, educate and attract youth and children and attract them towards Films: I&B Secretary, Shri Khare
Children and youth will be attracted towards IFFI@50 as the exhibition will have an interactive capacity where they can try various things and get information themselves. It also showcases various new techniques being used by film industry, said Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare, after inaugurating An Interactive Digital Exhibition IFFI@50 today which is being organised by Bureau of Outreach and Communication under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Darya Sangam near Kala Academy in Goa.
Shri Khare further said, the main aim of the exhibition is attracting youth towards film sector which has shown a growth rate of 13.5% last year. Alongwith Film Bazaar and Film Festival this exhibition will also become a source of attraction for youth and delegates here.
The exhibition shows the history of films in an interactive digital way. From 50s and 60s until up to 2010 it takes us through various stages of journey of films. Exhibition will remain open for all from 21-28 November, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of IFFI, the exhibition - IFFI@50 - is a tribute to IFFI journey from its inception in 1952 till now. The aim of the exhibition is to show how IFFI helps to showcase Indian cinema to the world and also make India a platform where world cinema can be showcased.
The visitors to this exhibition will experience the evolution of Indian Cinema through various installations. In addition to this, there are various first of its kind hi-tech features used in the exhibition like Zoetrope , 360 degree immersive experience area through 50 camera set ups, augmented reality experience, vertical digital display panels, Virtual reality tools, hologram technology, IFFI’s journey through digital panels etc. These have been designed to engage the audience to showcase the craft of filmmaking and highlight the impact of cinema on society. The exhibition has information and pictures from the very first motion picture in 1913 till date.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, various competitions are being organized such as Film quiz, short film making , drawings, paintings etc. for kids on everyday basis. Every day winners would be rewarded.
Noted Filmmakers Shri Rahul Rawail and Subhash Ghai were also present on this occasion with other dignitaries.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s greetings on the eve of Id-Uz-Zuha
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Id-uz-Zuha.
In her message the President has said, “On the occasion of Id-uz-Zuha, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters living in India and abroad.
Id-uz-Zuha is the holy festival of love and sacrifice. This festival inspires us to follow the path of sacrifice and selfless service to humanity.
On this day, let all of us take a pledge to work towards spreading mutual brotherhood and harmony in the society".
Please click here to see the President's Message
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division to celebrate National Tourism Day with special screenings
Marking the National Tourism Day on 25th January 2022, under the aegis of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", Films Division is presenting a film festival, exploring the splendor of select tourist destinations in India. The online film festival will showcase eleven films unveiling the beauty of states like Meghalaya, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir along with experiencing the vibrant Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, famous tourist circuits of Bihar and many more. The special package will be screened on 25th January 2022 at FD website and YouTube Channel.
The Tourism Day package includes:
Chitrakoot  - deeply connected to folklores of the Indian epic Ramayana, Chitakoot and its historical, spiritual and mythological legacy is revisited through this film.
Meghalaya - Abode of Clouds  - a state with many vibes, this film straightly takes us to the heart of Meghalaya. From wind-swept undulating terrain to beautiful rivers, a largely unexplored geographical region is presented in a marvelous manner.
Sikkim - Paradise on Earth  - a documentary about the mesmerizing tour of the scenic Sikkim and its destinations.
Kinnaur  - a film on Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh known as Dev Bhumi -the land of the Gods, vividly representing the confluence of faith and beauty.
Untouched Beauty  - as the title suggests, Untouched Beauty is a film to promote tourism in North Eastern Region of India, which is naturally gifted region.
Regaining Paradise  - the film is about revival of tourism in Kashmir.
The Valley of Flowers  - the film is on the most enigmatic part of Uttarakhand, situated in the higher regions of the Himalayan range. The Valley of Flowers is a home to more than 600 species of flora, most of which have medicinal properties and some which are endangered.
Destination Bihar – Where Faith Calls  -a documentary on persons, places and the faiths based on tourist places of Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Gaya, Rajgiri, Pawapuri and Patna city in Bihar.
Landscape in The Mist: Pre - history Revisited  - a film travelogue of the two scenic places - Cherrapunji and Mawsynram of Meghalaya.
Mizo : Cloud Nine  - an invitation to Mizoram, the abode of peace.
Gateway of India - The Pride of Mumbai  - this short film traces the historical and political journey of the iconic 'Gateway of India', a popular tourist destination of Mumbai.
The tourism package will be streamed on https://filmsdivision.org/ “Documentary of the Week” and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision on 25th January, 2022, for 24 hours.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
600 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammrudhi Kendras to provide more facilities to farmers
Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammrudhi Kendras , 600 existing district level retail shops are remodelled and provided more facilities to the farmers in terms of agri inputs and services. These kendras were inaugurated by Prime Minister on the occasion of PM Kisan Sammelan. All these centres have become excellent examples of swachhata Campaign 2 initiatives with clean premise and enhanced facilities for farmers. The launch of the 600 Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras  across the country is one of the best practices adopted as part of the Special Campaign 2.0 initiatives by the Department of Fertilizers.
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This is in addition to the other initiatives undertaken on Special Campaign 2.0 by the Department of Fertilizers that includes identification of 13 Sites from its Headquarter and its PSUs which are under the administrative control of the Department of Fertilizers to carry out weeding out of old files both physical and e files as per the Record Retention Schedule, digitization of records, reduce paper work, disposal of the e waste, scrap material etc so that they can improve efficiency and space. The updated information is also uploaded in the SCDPM portal on a regular basis.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception
A section of the media is speculating that the PC&PNDT ) Act 1994 has been suspended by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It is clarified that MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception.
In view of the ongoing lockdown, due of COVID19 pandemic, the Health Ministry has issued a Notification dated April 4, 2020 to defer/suspend certain provisions under the PC&PNDT Rules 1996. These Rules pertain to applying for renewal of registration if falling due in this period, submission of reports by diagnostics centres by 5th day of the following month and submission of quarterly progress report  by the States/UTs.
It is reiterated that each Ultrasound clinic, Genetic Counselling centre, Genetic Laboratory, Genetic Clinicand Imaging Centre would have to maintain all the mandatory records on day to day basis, as prescribed under the Law. It is only the submission deadlines to respective Appropriate Authorities which have been extended till June 30, 2020. There is no exemption  from compliance to theprovisions of the PC&PNDT Act.
All records are mandatory and have to be maintained as per the Rules and the said Notification in no way impacts the requirement of stringent implementation of the PC&PNDT Act and Rules.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
New OPD services starts at the Employees' State Insurance Corporation Hospital at Andheri
Mumbai, 14 August 2023
Members of Parliament Gopal Shetty and Gajanan Kirtikar jointly inaugurated the new OPD services at the Employees' State Insurance Corporation Hospital at Andheri today. They also laid foundation of the EPFO Staff Quarters at Borivali virtually. Director General of ESIC Dr. Rajendra Kumar was present at the occasion.
The OPD services at ESIC Hospital, Andheri will augment and strengthen the medical infrastructure of ESIC in Maharashtra State and will cater to the medical needs of Insured workers and their family members. Earlier, in 2018, after a fire accident at ESIC Hospital, Andheri; the entire operation of the hospital was temporarily shifted to ESIS Hospital, Kandivali. The upgradation and expansion of ESIC Hospital, Andheri is almost complete and will soon resume providing in-patient medical services too. The OPD services being started are General Medicine, Orthopedic, Urology, Cardiology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and etc. Around 25 lakh ESI beneficiaries of Mumbai area will be benefitted with start of OPD services. The Project Cost of the upgradation of this hospital is Rs. 260 Crores.
The EPFO Staff Quarters Complex, Borivali, of which the foundation is being laid will be built on 7440.90 sq. meters of land with a project cost of around Rs. 566 Crores. This housing project will cater to the residential needs of around 1900 staff of EPFO.
ESI Scheme in Maharashtra
In the State of Maharashtra, ESI scheme is applicable in 33 districts of Maharashtra State. ESI Scheme is supervised through its Regional Office Mumbai and 06 Sub Regional Offices and caters to the medical needs of about 40 lakh insured persons and 1.5 crore dependents working in 2.35 lakh units. Maharashtra State has 82 ESIC Branch Offices including 14 DCBOs. The total number of ESI Hospitals in the State is 15 . Maharashtra has 92 dispensaries  and 598 insured doctors. 175 hospitals have been empaneled to provide secondary medical care and 139 hospitals have been empaneled to provide super specialty treatment in the state of Maharashtra.
ESI Scheme in India
The ESIC is a pioneer Social Security organization providing comprehensive social security benefits like reasonable Medical Care and a range of Cash Benefits in times of need such as employment injury, sickness, death etc. It is covering about 3.42 Crores of family units of workers and providing matchless cash benefits and reasonable medical care to its more than 13 crore beneficiaries of 611 districts country wide. Today, its infrastructure has increased many folds with 1574 Dispensaries, 161 ESI Hospitals, 8 Medical Colleges, 2 Dental Colleges, 2 Nursing Colleges, 604 Branch Offices, 96 DCBOs and 64 Regional & Sub-Regional Offices.| PIB Mumbai | SC / DR
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